Description
French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting one-pot dish that beautifully combines savory ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, fluffy rice, and melted cheese. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, filling your home with a delightful aroma that will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy a hearty meal that not only satisfies your hunger but also creates lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter (for caramelizing onions)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- In another pan, melt butter over medium heat, add sliced onions, and sauté until golden brown (about 15 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice, browned beef, caramelized onions, garlic powder, and beef broth; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top evenly with shredded cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil during the last 10 minutes to allow cheese to melt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg